This
is my first Christmas with a boyfriend, and I don’t know what to
get him. He’s into football. Any ideas?

Bill:Early in a relationship, a gift is more than just a gift—it’s a
message. If you want to keep things casual, get him a football video
game. If you want a more serious relationship, make your gift an
event—tickets on the 50-yard line to the team of his choice. And if
you can get those seats, give me a call!

Dave:Bill covered the obvious, so I’ll suggest the opposite. Everyone
surely knows he’s a football fanatic. He probably sits around the
tree, opening presents and thinking, “Please, for the love of Ray Lewis, don’t let this be another set of Upper Deck
football cards.” So your mission is to discover his hidden
interests with sly questions about movies he likes or memorable trips
he’s taken. In the end, you’ll come across an idea for a unique
gift he’ll cherish because he’ll know you put some thought into
it.